so glad you got rid of that voodoo shift ****...

 

Mad props yo..

 

that looks awesome. I really wish I could find a mazdaspeed cf handbrake and pair it up with the aluminum handbrake button.

 

tell me how you really feel Gio

 

Looks good, are those Oem spirit R seats? i would like to see a better pic of them (is there spirit R logo stitched in them or anything?)

Do u have any plans to get the 99 wing or do u prefer the R1 spoiler?

 

Yes they are the authentic Spirit R seats, no logo stitched however. You can tell because they are asymmetrical on the side bolsters due to the FD transmission tunnel. I also have the oem mazda tilt rails to give more leg room under the steering wheel.

I prefer the R1 rear wing, no real desire to go to 99 spec. I've been looking at the FEED rear wing but am trying to keep my expenditures down to performance related parts.

Attached are a few more pics, showing the red-stitched Spirit R-type steering wheel installed. It's from a 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata, and I actually prefer this stitching to the real Spirit R wheel. A customer at the shop with a CYM has the real deal so I was able to compare them closely.

The other pics are of my engine bay, not too much different except I cleaned up the vacuum hoses. Got rid of all the plastic vacuum tees (the one pictured is stainless steel) and gave the MAP sensor and FPR their own dedicated vacuum lines. Car seems to run smoother, not sure if it's my imagination or not

Edit: Oops, almost forgot I installed my Rotary Extreme hood dampers which had been laying around for too long. Easy install with a second set of hands (thanks Mr. Huk) and they are SO much nicer to use and look at then the stock prop rod, which has been officially deep-sixed

Edit2: Definitely need to start using my camera again, this one is my parent's and the pics came out kinda like poo

 

looks great, i am loving those a-pillar tweeters too! Definitely on my list of things to do, although that list keeps getting longer and longer.

 

very hot - do women pay attention to the car?

 

VERY clean FD!!!!!

I would like to do the black leather/red stitching combination too with my shift boot, shift ****, and steering wheel eventually...as well as pick up some R2 Suede seats...mmmm

First I need to replace a couple broken interior pieces, like my center console/shifter panel that doesn't seem to clip into place...I think one of the little clips is broken off..

>_<

But enough about me.....again, SUPER clean FD!!!

Your interior and engine bay look amazing!

+1

 

hey man, where did you get the steering wheel. that thing would look mint in my car!!!

 

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Did you have to drill a set of holes for this miata steering wheel? How was the wiring?
I have a mazdaspeed protege steering wheel that I'm thinking of putting in.


Also, I notice on the 2nd picture that the brace is right on top of the hose coupling. Mine is damage becaused of this. I have an OEM brace. what motor mounts are you using if you are not damaging this coupling?

 

Oh yeah, forgot to ask. Whered you get this stuff?

 

you and gene have the nicest VR FD's on the forum in my opinion keep up the good work man both of your cars have been an inspiration for me. Is that red leather on your side bolsters? did you have that done custom or is that how they are oem? never noticed that on other seats

 

beautiful car and interior, like what you have done with it

 

rich where did you source the shift boot and hand brake handle?

 

Rich, your car is looking fantastic. It's great to see that you're still modifying your FD after all this time. It helps to keep me motivated

 

I know that feeling

That's a big negative.

Thanks

Brian, next time you stop by the shop we'll chat about it. We got your FD running the other day, it sounds mean with the big port

Huy, I'll PM ya.

Yup, it's red leather.....imported from Japan. I got them from Phil/Herblenny, they cost a pretty penny. They're worthwhile though as they protect the bolster from wear.




PMed.

Thanks Riz, anything I can do to help

 

The car is looking great Rich. I love the new steering wheel...makes me want one!

Have a great ride down to DGRR this year.

 

serious money for serious refinement, that interior must have you feelin like the man when ur in there hahaha

 

Rich, as always, your car looks great! Nice work, buddy.

 

awesome work, Rich (as always). i cant wait to see this in person again in August.

 

great car!

One idea for improvement though...

Are you planning of rerouting that air intake? That placement is sub-optimal. Close to the engine/turbo and the radiator bows hot air right into it.

 

Thanks for all the props guys and gals

zen, as the engine bay sits I don't have many options.......the only one that I can see is to run a 90 degree coupler off the turbo towards the driver's side of the bay, and use a larger filter. Problem is, then it'll really be sucking in hot radiator air. Between my turbo placement, radiator placement, and oem non-pop up headlights I'm really hurting for room.

When I drop in the new motor, I may end up getting a V-mount kit which will really open up my options.

 

Love the seats, probably my next upgrade...

 

nice tasteful upgrades